Barbour Publishing announced an
exclusive partnership with Back to the Bible on Feb. 6. Under the new agreement,
negotiated by Greg Johnson of WordServe Literary Group, Barbour will work with
Back to the Bible to launch the goTandem book imprint to provide quality
nonfiction resources especially for churches.

The first release is scheduled for November,
with another 12 titles to follow in 2015. The goTandem imprint aims to
provide churches with a solid and relevant selection of books that address the
unique needs of congregations large and small.

“We’re thrilled to be aligned with one of the most trusted
ministries serving the church today,” said Barbour CEO Timothy
Martins. “This unique opportunity to develop practical and life-changing
resources with such a passionate and talented team is a privilege.”

Back to the Bible’s mission statement is to
meet people where they are and help them connect with God through daily Bible
engagement. It is this strategy that drives the launch of the new imprint,
according to Arnie Cole, CEO of Back to the Bible.

“There are few publishers who can combine
value with meeting high felt needs of readers, few who can distribute to a
broad array of outlets with a sharp eye toward editorial and packaging,” said
Cole. “Barbour’s history of creating Bible-oriented books makes them the perfect
partner to work with churches to meet the ever-changing needs of local
congregations.”

These resources will complement the
already-successful goTandem mobile app, which provides daily biblical
encouragement, catered to the individual needs of users. The goTandem
titles will be distributed by Barbour to churches and bookstores.